If you've been trying hard for a long time to lose weight, and you just can't get there, there could be several reasons why, according to best-selling author Max Lugavere. "There is so much confusion when it comes to losing weight," he wrote in his Instagram post. "But really, if that's your goal, on the surface, the process should be quite simple. Unfortunately, today we are saddled with stress, sleep debt, and a food supply that often seems intent on working against us."